May 15, 2017

Last week a task force appointed by the Syracuse University Chancellor on Friday released a report making 18 recommendations to improve campus diversity and inclusion. One recommendation called for the implementation of an IOA-compliance Ombuds program:

The Office of the Provost has reviewed the International Ombudsman
Association (IOA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and is currently
investigating best practices for ombudsperson services at peer universities.
The office made a preliminary recommendation in fall 2016. Further vetting of
the recommendation continued in spring 2017 and will continue into summer
2017, including discussion with key members of the University Senate, the
Office of Graduate Studies and a representative of the Graduate Student
Organization. Final recommendations will be submitted by June 30, 2017.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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